Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Brighton & Hove Albion & Manchester United face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Carabao Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
It's no vacation for neither Brighton & Hove Albion nor Manchester United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Brighton & Hove Albion form and stats
Brighton was eliminated in the 3rd round last season in the Carabao Cup.Brighton & Hove Albion have less points than they have played home games in the Premier League so far. Their two previous attempts here have produced 0 points. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Brighton & Hove Albion, their manager G. Potter and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
The Brighton crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 2-3 to Manchester United here at The American Express Community Stadium in a Premier League match. In the game before, an away victory in the Carabao Cup match versus Preston North End with a 2-0 scoreline.
The defeat against Manchester United was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored ten minutes into stoppage time (by B. Fernandes).
There will be little rest for Brighton after this match as they are travelling to Everton for a Premier League game in only three days.
It's still early days, but we have some goal stats for the Brighton & Hove Albion at home in the league. 3 on target and 6 scored by the opposition; from 2 matches.
Manchester United form and stats
Manchester United's mission in Carabao Cup last season failed in the semi-finals against Manchester City.The visitors are W1-D0-L0 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League. Manchester United are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played eight in a row without losing.
Two travels in a row for Manchester United, whose manager O. Solskjær could celebrate last time after the Premier League win against Brighton & Hove Albion. Before that one, a nice away victory 3-0 at Luton Town.
The end of the last match, against Brighton & Hove Albion, was very satisfying as Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal deep into overtime.
A quick return to home after this game, as Manchester United are hosting Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League only four days away.
3 goals so far away for Manchester United, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 2. All from 1 league match away.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last eight matches): Brighton two wins, zero draws and Manchester United six victories. As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  N. Maupay 3 goals |  S. March 1 goals |  L. Trossard 1 goals |
Brighton & Hove Albion missing players
Manchester United missing players
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Manchester United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Won | W | 9 | 16 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 7 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 27 | 13 | Scored | S | 30 | 56 | ||
| 33 | 23 | Conceded | C | 9 | 21 | ||
| 84% | 86% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 68% | 71% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 93% | 92% | ||
| 44% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 57% | 64% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 14% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 14% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 14% | 16% | ||
| 48% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 43% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 21% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 43% | Failed to Score | F T | 7% | 4% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.7 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 274 | 153 | Total Shots | T S | 205 | 377 | ||
| 77 | 45 | Shots on Target | S O | 81 | 151 | ||
| 34% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 37% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leicester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Everton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Leeds United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 10 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Southampton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| 16 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
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